Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lumbar spine disorder is being remanded due to the need to apply new regulations, obtain medical records, and conduct a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back disability, sinusitis, right great toe disability, and COPD are not related to his service. The case is being REMANDED for further action.

The Board has determined that a higher evaluation of 20 percent is warranted for the veteran's service-connected left shoulder acromioclavicular joint separation. The issue of entitlement to service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine is being remanded due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records of treatment and scheduling a VA examination to determine the current manifestation of the veteran's low back disability. The RO will then readjudicate the claim considering the new and old version of the rating schedule.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for low back strain with scoliosis from January 31, 2001. The veteran's appeal is pending for a higher rating since the maximum schedular evaluation was not assigned.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the veteran with VA examinations to determine if his current left knee and low back disorders are related to service.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected low back disability, currently evaluated at 20 percent. The case has been remanded to the RO for further development and consideration under both old and new criteria.

The appellant seeks service connection for mechanical low back strain with pain and lumbarization at S1. The RO is remanding the case to obtain additional medical records and to provide the appellant with an examination to determine if she has a current low back disability due to disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on a need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development and consideration of new evidence, including VCAA compliance.

The veteran's lumbar fusion with radiculitis is rated at 40 percent from March 6, 1996, through May 10, 2001. From May 11, 2001, to September 9, 2001, the rating remains at 40 percent.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for lumbosacral strain and tinea pedis with plantar warts of both feet are being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining medical examinations and records.

The veteran's multiple chronic conditions, including coronary artery disease and generalized anxiety disorder, prevent him from dressing, attending to his wants of nature, and protecting himself from daily hazards. He is not blind or helpless, nor does he require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to being housebound.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine her eligibility for specially adapted housing, a special home adaptation grant, and an automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current low back disability, including degenerative disc disease and lumbar spine stenosis with herniated disc at L4-L5, is related to an injury sustained during his service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals because no timely substantive appeal was filed for his claims of service connection for back disability, left leg disorder, and cervical spine disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder and found that the veteran's current low back disability is linked to in-service trauma. The issue of genitourinary cancer, including cancer of the bladder and kidneys, remains pending as no VA examination or medical opinion was provided.

The Board finds that the veteran's low back disability is not service-connected, and his right hip disability claim cannot be decided without additional evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's current low back disability began during his active service and granted service connection for it.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide proper VCAA notice and for additional development, including a VA examination.